Registered Nurse- MB Emergency Department

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System•Spartanburg, SC

About The Position

The Acute Care Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in accordance with the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act and organizational protocols, policies, procedures, and guidelines. The RN uses evidence-based practices and research throughout the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and review of outcomes. The role requires knowledge of therapeutic patient care, patient advocacy, clinical pathways and care maps, team dynamics, and hospital systems, as well as providing support and guidance to associates. The Mary Black Emergency Department is a 24-bed emergency room that sees approximately 120–125 patients per day. Patient ratios are 1:4, or 1:6 in fast track. The department is open to new graduates. The RN collaborates with leadership in supporting Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System’s culture, mission, vision, and values, and is encouraged to support the organization’s involvement in the communities it serves.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved or accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN licensure in South Carolina or a Compact State.
BLS certification; certification may be secured after hire.
Basic computer skills.
Competency using an electronic health record.
Ability to assess and prioritize multiple patients according to severity of illness, injury, and needs.
Ability to assess, think critically, and provide quality care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to communicate and interact professionally with patients from all age groups, diverse backgrounds, and varying educational levels, including patients who may be confused, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative.

Nice To Haves

One year of recent RN experience within the past five years.

Responsibilities

Use evidence-based practices and research in assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and review of patient outcomes.
Document all aspects of patient care according to established charting procedures, including patient progress and changes in condition.
Follow system standards of behavior and the proper chain of command.
Meet continuing education requirements and comply with clinical expectations of regulatory agencies, including DNV, DHEC, and CMS.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and hospital associates.
Know how to use and respond to facility alert, medical alert, and medical emergency systems.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise plans of care based on patients’ and families’ physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs.
Provide a safe patient care environment and collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team on priorities and treatment.
Coordinate, provide, and direct patient teaching activities.
Initiate and facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance outcomes.
Seek assistance as needed to complete nursing interventions and support positive patient outcomes.
Demonstrate competency with new equipment and procedures and complete annual competency validation.
Provide clinical guidance to students and ancillary staff.
Complete hospital and unit orientation programs and annual competencies.
Develop a plan for personal professional growth and recommend policy or procedure development or revision as needed.
Serve on unit-based committees and other committees as assigned.
Prioritize nursing interventions for an assigned group of patients.
Assess patients’ medical histories, admitting diagnoses, physician orders, nursing histories, physical condition, and diagnostic data; interview patients and families to determine needs.
Assess and prioritize multiple patients according to illness severity, injury, and needs, including in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Interact professionally with patients of all ages, backgrounds, and educational levels, including patients who may be confused, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative.
Use nursing standards and protocols to manage and stabilize emergencies until a provider responds.
Apply professional nursing practice and theory and make decisions that assure continuity and quality of care.
Remain committed to unit, department, and division goals and support patient experience initiatives.
Participate in purposeful rounding, bedside shift reports, and huddles.
Apply appropriate standards of care, clinical pathways, and milestones to guide the plan of care.
Comply with current policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.